The Royal Academy of Engineering has announced the three finalists for the 2026 MacRobert Award, the longest-running and most prestigious prize for UK engineering innovation. This year’s shortlist recognises transformative developments in assistive technology, rail safety and genomic sequencing from three different areas of the UK – London, Northumberland and Oxford. For … [Read more...] about Royal Academy of Engineering releases shortlist for the 2026 MacRobert Award
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Researchers develop architectural material made from yeast
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden, have developed a new, entirely bio-based material from yeast. The material is 3D-printed and customised for use in architectural and interior design elements that are currently made from non-renewable or fossil-based materials such as plaster, plastic or synthetic textiles. The construction sector … [Read more...] about Researchers develop architectural material made from yeast
Call for nominations for the 2027 Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering
The Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering is calling for nominations for the 2027 prizes. Awarded to up to ten outstanding engineers, the £500,000 QEPrize recognises bold, original innovations that deliver real, global benefit. It’s the world’s leading honour for engineering excellence and celebrates the people whose ideas and ingenuity have shaped how we live. Since … [Read more...] about Call for nominations for the 2027 Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering
Agency helps Engineering Council bring new strategy to life through brand refresh
Leamington-based brand agency rbl has created a new brand strategy and identity for the Engineering Council, designed to bring the organisation’s refreshed strategy to life and strengthen engagement with engineers, employers and professional bodies across the UK. The Engineering Council is the regulator for the engineering profession in the UK, with a key role in bringing … [Read more...] about Agency helps Engineering Council bring new strategy to life through brand refresh
Blaney opens £50,000 fund for innovative farm machinery
Northern Irish company Blaney Group has launched the 2026 iteration of its ‘innovator programme’, offering up to £50,000 of investment to turn everyday farming frustrations into new machinery.Whether it’s a new machine, attachment or tool, the programme’s aim is to help solve challenges that matter in real working environments, the company said. Blaney is inviting … [Read more...] about Blaney opens £50,000 fund for innovative farm machinery